Food and beverage


  • Granarolo’s €25m investment in Perla dairy helps meet burrata demand

    The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by the Chairman of Granarolo Gianpiero hashtag#Calzolari, the General Manager of Granarolo Filippo Marchi, the Chairman of Granlatte Simona Caselli, the General Manager of Granlatte Isaia hashtag#Puddu and all the directors of the respective Boards of Directors, all the members of the South and the staff of the plant. Posted:…


  • Taghleef Industries expands SHAPE360 portfolio with new white polyolefin TD shrink sleeve film

    SHAPE360 TDSW, a high-performance floatable white polyolefin TD shrink sleeve label film, is the newest innovation from Taghleef Industries. Similar to its clear sibling, SHAPE360 TDS, this new film maintains the critical low-density qualities necessary for recyclability while delivering perfect opacity. SHAPE360 TDSW enables the application of opaque white labels to clear PET bottles, improving…


  • Springpack’s eco-friendly packaging reduces plastic waste

    Packaging specialist Springpack has announced new innovations designed to reduce plastic waste and drive sustainability across the UK’s food and drink distribution supply chain. With a rapidly growing customer base in food manufacturing, chilled logistics, and FMCG, Springpack is rolling out its Armour Wrap and Perforated Pallet Wrap – two high-performance solutions that reduce film…


  • Wall’s Pastry brings plant power to slices with new launch

    Wall’s is growing its vegan selection with the introduction of two savoury slices, the vegan peppered steak slice and the vegan chicken and mushroom slice. These exciting additions build on the phenomenal success of Wall’s Vegan Sausage Roll, which has seen remarkable growth of 23.4% (source: Circana 12 w/e 23rd March 2025). The slices have…


  • Urschel to offer Kronen systems

    Urschel has announced a collaboration with Kronen, which will see it become a minority stakeholder in Kronen through a capital investment. For Urschel, this is a strategic opportunity to expand and complement its current offerings. Kronen’s products include conveying, packaging, and small to medium scale cutting machinery. “This business venture will strengthen our market share…


  • Alfa Laval’s Olive Oil Booster system to drive new era of premium olive oil production

    Alfa Laval’s Olive Oil Booster at Coselva improves polyphenol content by up to 20%. Posted: 15 May 2025 Share this page Alfa Laval will demonstrate the exceptional performance of its Olive Oil Booster system at the XXII International Trade Fair for Olive Oil and Related Industries (Expoliva 2025), which will take place in Jaén, Spain…


  • New electric ovens help PepsiCo reduce emissions at Walkers site

    Following the completion of a £58 million investment in manufacturing, PepsiCo announced today that three electric ovens will be installed at its Leicester location. This means that ovens that run entirely on renewable energy are now used to prepare some of the most popular snacks in the UK, such as Wotsits, Monster Munch, Frazzles, Chipsticks,…


  • Inproba expands sauce production capacity by 20%

    Inproba team at the production line. Posted: 15 May 2025 Share this page To expand sauce production by 20%, Inproba starts a major renovation of two of its main manufacturing lines. The end of June will mark the completion of the makeover. Inproba’s soy and (sweet) chilli sauces are the primary beneficiaries of the production…


  • Lucozade Energy redesign saves 956 tonnes of plastic

    To drastically cut down on plastic usage and encourage effective bottle recycling, Lucozade Energy bottle manufacturer Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I (SBF GB&I) has committed £6.3 million in a dramatic revamp of the bottle’s packaging. Lucozade Energy bottles will now feature a half sleeve that covers just 50% of the bottle height compared to previous…


  • Three Bee-Corp friendly brands unite for World Bee Day

    It’s only five days to World Bee Day, a timely reminder to celebrate the hard graft of one of planet’s leading pollinators and industrious insects. As we know these frenetic stripey workaholics are vital for the everyday health of the planet’s eco system and food security, an enduring commitment that’s getting ever harder thanks to…